Golden Raisin and Lentil Salad

Here's a hearty and tasty salad. Whip it up in a hurry. Eat at leisure.

Prep Time : 15 min

Cook Time : 5 min

Ready Time : 20 min

Details

Serves:

INGREDIENTS

Salad

1 1/2 cupswater

1 cupred lentils

1 cupCalifornia golden raisins

1/4 cupchopped red bell peppers

1/4 cupsliced green onions

1/2 cupchopped, toasted pecans

Dressing

2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoonswhite balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice

1 tablespoonpure maple syrup

1/2 teaspoonsalt

Freshly ground pepper; to taste

PROCEDURE

Combine water and lentils in a large microwave safe bowl. Cover and cook on high for 5 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Rinse with cold water and drain well; transfer to a medium-size salad bowl with raisins, bell pepper and green onions. Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl; drizzle over lentils and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionlly. Stir in pecans just before serving.